Surf Forecasts:
Jones Beach surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, SSE swell with 219 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 8AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jones Beach this week:
The surf forecast for Jones Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jones Beach in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 8AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jones Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty again. Let’s break down the next couple of weeks at Jones Beach, and I’m calling it straight: it’s a lean run.
We kick off with a real nothing-burger. From July 28th, it’s all small, weak swell and nasty onshore winds. Thunderstorms and rain are making a mess of the first few days. There is no good surf to start.
The first half-decent look comes on Wednesday morning, July 29th. The swell shows a touch over 3ft (1.0m) from the SSE. The wind goes offshore from the NW at about 6 mph, which cleans the surface right up. Wave energy is low at 121, and the period is short (7 seconds), so it’s not going to be any kind of gem, but it’s the most rideable slot for a beginner. Jones Beach sees a fair amount of crew, so expect company.
Then things go dead. The swell tanks to under 2ft (0.5m) for a solid stretch, and the energy numbers drop into the teens and twenties. The wind keeps switching around to the south and east, making it choppy or straight onshore. There is a gap of nearly a week with absolutely nothing worth talking about.
Then, on Tuesday morning, August 4th, we get the pick of the whole forecast. The swell pushes back up to just over 3ft (1.0m) from the SE. The wind goes glassy – dead calm from the south at 0 mph. That is a massive win. The wave energy climbs to 119 (weak), but the clean conditions make it the best it’ll get. Still a small wave, but perfect for a longboard. Get there at first light to beat the crowds, because this spot gets loaded.
After that morning, it’s back to the flat, blown-out grind with barely a ripple for the rest of the second week. No big storms, no groundswell, just light onshores and tiny 1ft junk.
My call? Tuesday morning, August 4th is your only real shot at clean, surfable waves. Everything else is a waiting game. Hang in there.
– Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 21°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Wed morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
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 kJ | 21 | 40 | 98 | 195 | 85 | 81 | 70 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 41 | 35 | 18 | 40 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 7:24AM1.26m | 7:37PM1.60m | 8:04AM1.30m | 8:14PM1.61m | 8:41AM1.34m | 8:49PM1.60m | 9:17AM1.37m | 9:24PM1.57m | 9:54AM1.40m | 10:00PM1.53m | 10:32AM1.43m | 10:41PM1.47m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:23AM0.10m | 1:20PM0.18m | 2:05AM0.05m | 2:04PM0.16m | 2:44AM0.02m | 2:45PM0.14m | 3:20AM-0.00m | 3:25PM0.14m | 3:55AM-0.01m | 4:04PM0.15m | 4:27AM-0.00m | 4:42PM0.17m | 5:00AM0.02m | ||||||
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 | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | 8:15 | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:08 | — |
mm | 5 | 2 | 13 | 13 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 20 | 28 | 3 | 168 | 85 | 81 | 70 | 73 | 50 | 33 | 41 | 35 | 18 | 40 | 26 | 21 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | SSW 7 | E 5 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | SE 10 | E 5 | S 7 | S 9 | S 7 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SSE 9 | — | ESE 9 | E 9 | S 9 | E 5 | SSE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | 8 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | ESE 5 | SE 3 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 21 | 40 | 98 | 195 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 821 | 1590 | 26 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 3 | 36 | 10 | 3 | 165 | 167 | 821 | 1213 | 165 |
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